It doesnt seem to be reported, although it is a reasonable line, that Obama had given Putin permission to take Crimea as a thank you for not killing his second election chances. Obama has done nothing that could prevent the take over. In the cold light of day, the take over is not the worst case scenario. Neither is it the crime against democracy that some have said. It is an issue. It will affect the way the world operates, devaluing trust in institutions. But the anti democratic movement in the Ukraine which seized control from an elected government is no less damaging to world institutional governments. Russia would never have given up her naval yard based in Crimea since the time of the Tsars. England might choose to send a light brigade, but while glorious, that would not be effective. A bit like that earlier charge. Instead of sabre rattling, and unleashing CNN to propagandise the event, Obama could have chosen diplomacy. He might still choose to do so, once he has organised his community the way he wants it. Another travesty for democracy is South Australia. It looks like two independents will commit the same suicide that Windsor and Oakeshott perpetrated. Of course, counting continues. There is a powerful argument for electronic voting. The benefit would be that results would be almost instantaneous. The negative is that in order to get rid of the corruption of voting process that happens right now, electronic voting would have to give up the principle of a secret vote. Not advocating a public vote, but it is essential a voter can verify their vote was registered the way they intended. One problem with that is liars who would claim conflict so a to undermine the process. To break that nexus, a voting card linked to a voter is made which produces the electronic signature. So the vote becomes verifiable and impossible to rort. At the moment, the electoral office prefers corruption. For twenty two years I have been responsibly addressing an issue, and I cannot carry on. I am petitioning the NSW Premier Barry OFarrell to remedy my distress. I leave it up to him if he chooses to address the issue. Regardless of your opinion of conservative government, the issue is pressing. Please sign my petition at change.org/en-AU/petitions/nsw-premier-barry-o-farrell-remedy-the-persecution-of-dd-ball?
Posted on: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 09:07:02 +0000
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